Chanda and Munda
In Hinduism, Chanda and Munda are asuras (demons) in the service of Shumbha. After the death of Dhumralochana, Shumbha sent them to fight Devi Kaushiki and then after watching them, Kaushiki turned black and Kali sprung from her head and killed them. Then Kaushiki gave the name Chamunda to Kali. Afterward Raktabīja was sent, but was also slain by Goddess Kali.
A Pahari depiction of Kali fighting Chanda and Munda: Kali Fights Demons Chanda and Munda; c. 1825–35, gouache on paper, 17 × 24 cm, Rijksmuseum.
See also
- Rambha (asura)
- Raktabīja
- Sumbha and Nisumbha
- Mahishasura
- Dhumralochana
- Sugriva (asura)
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